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adverb

tə-ˈge-t͟hər How to pronounce together (audio)
Definition of togethernext
1
as in concurrently
at one and the same time the two packages, although sent on different days, arrived together

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2
as in jointly
in or by combined action or effort working together, we can get this project done on time

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3
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time together, the properties are worth more than five million

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as in successively
in succession without others coming in between for three days together the stubborn child refused to eat

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together

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adjective

as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation she's one of the most together people I know

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Recent Examples of together
Adverb
Search warrants filed in court in Watauga County detail how police pieced the case together. — Julia Coin updated July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Taken together, the number of Russian troops either killed or grievously wounded each month sits at roughly 30,000. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Adjective
Schedule a mix of together time and free time to avoid burnout and give everyone space. — Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025 Ring her own daughter to ask how her day has been and promise some together time. — Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for together
Recent Examples of Synonyms for together
  1. concurrently
  2. jointly
  3. collectively
  4. successively
  5. composed
  6. simultaneously
  7. overall
  8. consecutively
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  • Companies are running them concurrently through the same management layer, with the expectation that the layer will absorb the load.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully, both utility companies have continued to work either ahead or concurrently in the same work zone with our contractor and have completed their work within the past month.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of concurrently
Adverb
  • The plan is jointly issued by the GAC and the country’s central economic planning department, the National Development and Reform Commission.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • As income increases, the amount of matches goes down, phasing out for single filers earning between $20,500 and $35,500 ($41,000 to $71,000 for those filing jointly).
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
Definition of jointly
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  • Opponents argue the law has hurt schools and government agencies by stripping employees of the right to collectively bargain over pay and working conditions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The smallest federations collectively possess far greater electoral power than Europe’s traditional heavyweights.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of collectively
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  • The status had previously been renewed successively and, despite the move to end these protections, the State Department warns against traveling to either Haiti or Syria, citing widespread violence, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira has the record number of World Cup appearances as a coach with six, but not successively.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Definition of successively
Adjective
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Replacement Ryunosuke Ito, plucked from Meiji University, had a composed debut, including laying on a try for Matsunaga, who was five for five off the tee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of composed
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  • Kilaru and Kessler are now working together to defend one client while simultaneously opposing each other in ongoing litigation over the House settlement.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t expect cinematic mega-floods or massive storms happening simultaneously all around the world every day for the next year.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of simultaneously
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  • It’s also known to boost hydration and leave your skin looking super smooth and healthy overall over time.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum were contained overall, with both cryptocurrencies experiencing less than a 1% drop since Thursday.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of overall
Adverb
  • He was sentenced to 20 years in prison on the murder charge and three years on the armed criminal action charge, with the sentences to run consecutively for a total term of 23 years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Singh was sentenced in San Bernardino Superior Court to a total of four years and eight months — a term of two years for one count of vehicular manslaughter and 16 months each for the other two, to be served consecutively.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
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